W. C. Dix suggests that the Philippines follow the example of
Japan and push for a more western outlook and encourage commerce.
He would like there to be a Filipino exhibit at the upcoming
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which would then be followed by a
similar exhibition in Manila, Philippines, in 1904. Dix sees great
opportunities for the development of industry and science in the
Philippines. He hopes to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss
the Philippines.

Arguments were given in support of including a Negro exhibit at
the World’s Fair. Hale G. Parker believes including this
exhibit will not only increase gate receipts but also “affect
public opinion on the mental and industrial status of the
negro.” Parker believes Negros will be able to identify more
with the World’s Fair if it includes exhibits that highlight
their “progress since emancipation."

Thomas Henry Carter was surprised to learn of Archibald
Stevenson's objection to the appointment of Mrs. Ernest as "lady
commissioner." Mrs. Ernest had the support of leading citizens,
including the Denver postmaster, whom Carter presumed to represent
Stevenson. Carter will meet with Stevenson to resolve the matter.
The Exposition Company is forming a commission to visit the
capitals of Europe, and Carter asks if President Roosevelt has any
friends that are well equipped for such work and would enjoy a trip
abroad.

Baron Takahira announced his government's intention of sending
Prince Arisugawa and his wife, Yasuko Maeda, to meet with President
Roosevelt and attend the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Secretary
of State Hay attempted to explain Roosevelt's policy of not
inviting royalty to the exposition but eventually consented to
informing Roosevelt of the Japanese government's intentions.

John Barrett, Commissioner General to Asia, Australia, and the
Philippines for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, arrived in
Hawaii and made a brief statement expressing his hope that Hawaii
will send an exhibit to the exposition.

John Barrett, Commissioner General to Asia, Australia, and the
Philippines for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, arrived in
Hawaii and made a brief statement expressing his hope that Hawaii
will send an exhibit to the exposition.

John Barrett, Commissioner General of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, spoke at a gathering hosted by Acting Governor Cooper
on the possibilities and opportunities available to Hawaii if the
territory participates in the exposition.

With the assistance of John Barrett, commissioner of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Hawaii is moving towards being
represented at the exposition. Acting Governor Cooper was named
chairman of the preliminary committee. It is hoped that all
sections of the populace can participate and that the work will be
"broadly Territorial."

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from the head of the Hungarian Club, Marcus Braun, who has done excellent work for the Republican Party. Roosevelt would like James Sullivan Clarkson to meet with Braun and hopefully find a position for him.